Executive Producer - Midwest Access

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Wage:

$40,000 - $48,000/yr.  (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.  (7:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Are you a visionary storyteller who knows how to turn a local brand into a multi-platform powerhouse? We’re looking for an Executive Producer to take the reins of Midwest Access, the most unique lifestyle show in the Rochester market. This isn’t just about filling a block of airtime; it’s about leading a brand that lives on broadcast, streams on every device, and pulses through the heart of our communities.

KTTC/KXLT is an innovative leader in the Rochester/Mason City/Austin market. With a proud legacy of leading the market in news and community initiatives, we are constantly evolving and pushing to meet people where they consume news and deliver compelling content across all platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

What You'll Do:
• Lead the brand: Oversee the entire Midwest Access identity across broadcast and streaming, ensuring every second of content feels fresh, local, and essential.
• Build the daily show: Take full ownership of the 4 p.m. LIVE broadcast, from the initial pitch to the final credits, ensuring a seamless and high-energy production every single day.
• Drive community impact: Report to the Marketing Director and work with them to build Midwest Access’ new chapter as a true extension of the station’s community engagement.
• Fuel revenue initiatives: Collaborate with the Director of Sales to identify and execute creative revenue opportunities that feel organic to the show and valuable to our partners.
• Get hands-on: While you’re the leader, you aren’t afraid to get in the trenches—shooting and editing high-quality content when the story demands it; coordinating guests and working with production in execution of the daily show – both in the field and in the control room.
• Master the multi-platform: Ensure our content grows beyond “the TV,” making sure our content is optimized for streaming and digital audiences who want to engage with us on their own terms.
• Mentor the team: Provide clear direction and creative inspiration to the show’s anchor and contributors, pushing the boundaries of what lifestyle television can be.

Qualifications/Requirements:

What You Bring:
• Proven leadership: You have experience producing high-quality content and the confidence to lead a signature brand.
• Strategic mindset: You see the big picture—you understand how content, marketing, and sales work together to create a successful show.
• Technical chops: You’re proficient in shooting and editing (we use Edius, but if you’re a pro in Premiere or Avid, you’ll catch on fast).
• Digital fluency: You understand that "broadcast" is just one part of the equation, and you know how to make content pop on streaming and social platforms.
• Collaborative spirit: You thrive when working with different departments, from sales to marketing to news.
• Meticulous planning: You’re a master of the calendar and can manage the moving parts of a daily live show without breaking a sweat.
• Community passion: You genuinely care about Southeastern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa and want to tell the stories that matter here.

Why You'll Love It Here:
• Creative freedom: You’re in the driver’s seat of a brand that is encouraged to be different, energetic, and experimental.
• Real influence: Your work directly impacts the station’s community presence and bottom line.
• Innovation-first culture: Gray Media is leading the way in digital integration, and you’ll have the tools and support to stay ahead of the curve.
• A team that cares: We value kindness and respect as much as we value ratings. You’ll be joining a professional culture that actually feels like a team.

Ready to lead the Midwest’s premier lifestyle brand? Let’s create something amazing together.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people,  go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTTC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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